Classroom teacher turned teacher entrepreneur. I help classroom teachers learn how to create, market, and run their own, unique private practice teaching & tutoring businesses. Learn how to Teach YOUR way! ~ WHO, WHAT, HOW, WHEN, & WHERE you want!
The 3 (free!) tools I use to run my biz with ease
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Dear Reader, One of the biggest myths about starting a private teaching biz? That you need to spend a ton of money to get going. Here’s the truth: I started mine with less than $10/month — and you can too. So today I want to share the 3 free tech tools that helped me launch my business with clarity, confidence, and a whole lot less chaos: 📅 Calendly — to let students book time with me without the back-and-forth 📄 These aren’t fancy. They’re functional. And that’s what matters when you’re building from the ground up. Want the full breakdown of what tools I use, what they cost, and when (or if) I upgrade? I wrote a whole blog post on it — you can read it here. If tech has been tripping you up, don’t let it be the thing that stops you. You don’t need a custom website. You don’t need 12 platforms. You just need a few solid tools and a little support. And if that sounds like a relief? You’re gonna love what’s coming in May. 😉 With love, respect, and appreciation always, Rachel Want to learn more about PPT? Let's talk!
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Classroom teacher turned teacher entrepreneur. I help classroom teachers learn how to create, market, and run their own, unique private practice teaching & tutoring businesses. Learn how to Teach YOUR way! ~ WHO, WHAT, HOW, WHEN, & WHERE you want!
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